Business Details
Trusted Catholic Primary Education in Marlow
St Peter's Catholic Primary School has served the Marlow community for over a century, combining academic excellence with spiritual development rooted in Gospel values. Our dedicated staff fosters a nurturing environment where every child's unique talents are celebrated through the innovative Explorers Curriculum. Recognised by Ofsted for our positive ethos and children's impeccable behaviour, we maintain strong partnerships between families, staff, and parish to create a supportive learning community.Despite current financial challenges due to declining local birth rates, we remain committed to delivering high-quality education while preparing students to 'live and learn as friends of Jesus'. Our phased closure plan over two years reflects our responsible approach to maintaining educational standards within constrained resources.
Services
Primary Education
Catholic Life
SEN Support
After-School Clubs
Admissions Guidance
Eco Schools Programme
French Language Teaching
Phonics Instruction
Science Education
Relationship Education
Highlights and features
- We offer faith-integrated education rooted in Catholic values
- Our Explorers Curriculum promotes holistic child development
- Ofsted praised our positive school ethos and pupil behaviour
- We maintain strong community partnerships across school stakeholders
- Dedicated staff support individual pupil growth and academic achievement
What people say
Children happy in school
Impeccable pupil behaviour
Broad curriculum opportunities
Nurturing school ethos
Creative learning approach
Services
Primary Education
We deliver comprehensive primary education for children aged 4-11, following the National Curriculum with Catholic values integration. Our Explorers Curriculum encourages curiosity through hands-on learning experiences while maintaining high academic standards. Dedicated teachers create individualised learning paths that nurture both intellectual and spiritual development.
Catholic Life
Our Catholic ethos permeates all aspects of school life through daily prayer, liturgical celebrations, and Gospel values. Children participate in sacramental preparation programmes and community service initiatives that foster spiritual growth. The curriculum incorporates religious education alongside opportunities for interfaith dialogue and understanding.
SEN Support
We provide tailored support for pupils with special educational needs through individual learning plans and specialist resources. Our inclusive approach ensures all children access appropriate curriculum adaptations while receiving emotional and academic support from trained staff. Regular progress reviews maintain alignment with national SEN standards.
After-School Clubs
We offer diverse after-school activities including sports, arts, and academic enrichment programmes. These clubs extend learning beyond the classroom while developing social skills and personal interests. All activities align with our educational philosophy of holistic child development.
Phonics Instruction
Our structured phonics programme follows the Little Wandle scheme, providing systematic synthetic phonics instruction. Daily sessions develop reading and writing skills through multi-sensory approaches. Progress tracking ensures timely interventions for pupils needing additional support with literacy development.
People
Kathryn Thomas
Co-Headteacher
Experienced educational leader with extensive background in Catholic school leadership, committed to nurturing academic excellence and spiritual growth in a supportive learning community.
Jennifer Boyle
Co-Headteacher
Dedicated primary education specialist focusing on holistic child development, with particular expertise in creating inclusive learning environments that celebrate individual pupil talents.
Questions
What makes St Peter's Catholic Primary School unique?
Our school combines academic excellence with Catholic values, offering the Explorers Curriculum that nurtures both intellectual and spiritual development in a supportive community.
How does the school support pupil wellbeing?
We integrate emotional wellbeing into our curriculum while maintaining strong pastoral care systems that support children's social, emotional, and mental health needs.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We offer diverse after-school clubs covering sports, arts, and academic enrichment activities that extend learning beyond the classroom environment.
How does the school involve parents?
We maintain strong family partnerships through regular communication, parental workshops, and opportunities for involvement in school activities and decision-making processes.
What happens during the school closure process?
We're implementing a phased closure over two years to ensure continued quality education while managing financial constraints caused by declining local birth rates.
How are special educational needs addressed?
We provide individualised learning plans, specialist resources, and trained staff to support pupils with SEN while maintaining inclusive classroom environments.
